If you’re unsure about the motorcycle registration process, this article will guide you through the steps.
1. Motorcycle Registration Procedure: Latest Regulations for 2022
Step 1 Pay the Motorcycle Registration Fee
According to Decree 140/2016/NĐ-CP, when registering a motorcycle, the buyer must pay the registration fee as motorcycles are subject to this fee.
Registration Fee = Assessed Value x Registration Rate
The registration rate for motorcycles is 2%. However, for organizations and individuals in centrally-controlled municipalities, provincial cities, and towns where the People’s Committee is located, the first-time registration fee is 5%.
Don’t forget to pay the registration fee for your motorcycle!
According to Appendix I of Decree 126/2020/NĐ-CP, the registration fee declaration dossier includes the following documents:
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Registration fee declaration form, Form No. 02/LPTB.
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Copy of legal purchase and transfer documents (sales contract, gift agreement, etc.).
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Copy of the previous owner’s vehicle registration or a copy of the certificate of vehicle registration and license plate recall issued by the public security agency (for transfer of ownership – purchase of a used vehicle).
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Copy of the certificate of quality, safety, and environmental protection issued by the Vietnamese vehicle inspection agency (for cars, trailers, or semi-trailers towed by cars, and similar vehicles).
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Copy of documents proving that the property or owner is exempt from registration fees (if any).
Nowadays, people can declare registration fees online without having to travel anywhere.
Note:
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The assessed value for registration fees is not the selling price of the motorcycle.
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The Ministry of Finance issues the assessed value for registration fees for each type of vehicle through the following decisions: Decision 618/QĐ-BTC dated April 9, 2019, amended and adjusted by Decisions 1112/QĐ-BTC dated June 28, 2019, 2064/QĐ-BTC dated October 25, 2019, 452/QĐ-BTC dated March 31, 2020, etc.
Step 2 Register for a License Plate
According to Article 10 of Circular No. 58/2020/TT-BCA, the vehicle registration dossier includes:
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Vehicle origin documents: Declaration of origin for imported cars and motorcycles (for imported vehicles) or Vehicle Inspection Certificate for road traffic vehicles as prescribed (for domestically manufactured and assembled vehicles);
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Vehicle ownership transfer documents: Invoice, financial voucher (receipt, payment voucher);
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Vehicle registration fee documents: Receipt or Payment Order to the State Budget or Bank Payment Authorization for registration fee or other registration fee documents prescribed by law or data information sheet on registration fee printed from the vehicle registration management system (full brand, type, vehicle type, engine number, and vehicle frame number).
For vehicles exempt from registration fees:
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Registration fee declaration form with confirmation from the tax authority.
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Present ID card or Citizen Identification Card of the vehicle owner or Household Registration Book
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Submit the vehicle registration dossier at the Public Security of the district, county, or town where your permanent residence is registered.
Article 5 of Decree 229/2016/TT-BTC stipulates the registration fee rates as follows:
In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City:
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Vehicles with a value of up to VND 15 million: Fee from VND 500,000 – VND 1 million
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Vehicles with a value from VND 15 million to VND 40 million: From VND 1 million – VND 2 million
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Vehicles with a value of over VND 40 million: From VND 2 million – VND 4 million
For other centrally-controlled cities, provincial cities, and towns:
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Vehicles with a value of up to VND 15 million: VND 200,000
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Vehicles with a value from VND 15 million to VND 40 million: VND 400,000
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Vehicles with a value of over VND 40 million: VND 800,000
For other localities: VND 50,000 for all types of vehicles.
After completing this step, you will be able to choose a license plate and receive a temporary license plate along with a receipt for picking up the Vehicle Registration Certificate.
Step 3 Obtain the Vehicle Registration Certificate
This is the motorcycle registration certificate
According to Article 4 of Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA, in the case of first-time issuance, the Vehicle Registration Certificate and license plate shall be issued immediately after receiving the valid registration dossier. For the first-time issuance of the Vehicle Registration Certificate, it shall not exceed 2 working days from the date of receiving the valid dossier.
According to the time specified on the receipt, the individual will come to receive the Vehicle Registration Certificate. The officer will guide the vehicle owner to the insurance agency to purchase compulsory civil liability insurance for the motor vehicle owner and collect the receipt, then return the Vehicle Registration Certificate to the owner as prescribed.
For reference: According to the latest regulations for 2022
2. Frequently Asked Questions about Motorcycle Registration
What is the cost of registering a motorcycle?
According to Circular No. 229/2019/TT-BTC, the motorcycle registration fee varies depending on the region. In region 3, it is around VND 50,000, in region 2 it is VND 200,000, and in region 1 it ranges from VND 500,000 to VND 1,000,000.
What is the deadline for processing a motorcycle registration dossier?
According to Article 4, Circular 58, the deadline for processing a motorcycle registration dossier is immediately after receiving the valid dossier and no later than 2 working days.
What documents are required for motorcycle registration?
The dossier for motorcycle registration includes:
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Vehicle Inspection Certificate upon leaving the factory
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VAT invoice
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Receipt for tax payment
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Original and certified true copies of documents: household registration book, ID card or Citizen Identification Card, and Vehicle Registration Declaration
Frequently asked questions about motorcycle registration
Where should I submit the motorcycle registration dossier?
When submitting the motorcycle registration dossier, you need to go to the Headquarters of the Traffic Police of the District/County where your permanent residence is registered.
Do the copies of documents need to be certified when registering a motorcycle?
Yes. The following documents must be certified: ID card/Citizen Identification Card and Household Registration Book, along with the original Vehicle Registration Certificate.
Hopefully, through this detailed guide on the motorcycle registration procedure and the latest regulations for 2022, you now have the necessary information and know how to complete the procedure.
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